BASTOGNE: Commemoration of liberation of the city, Dec. 15-16, includes 7-, 13- and 22-km walks of defensive area from 8 a.m.; tossing of nuts from the town hall balcony, 4 p.m. Dec. 15; and parade of military vehicles, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 16.

ESSEN: Christmas Beer Festival, with tastings of more than 150 Christmas and winter beers, Dec. 15-16.